Definition of ARE
An accepted (but deprecated and rarely used) SI unit of area equal to 100 square metres, or a former unit of approximately the same extent. Symbol: a.
Word Details
Is ARE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ARE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like ARE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for ARE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ARE
6 words from the letters in ARE
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use ARE in Word Games
ARE is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 3 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: ARE is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ARE to find 6 additional valid words.